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EXAMPLE 1-028
FRAME – LARGE AXIAL DISPLACEMENTS

EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
This example uses a three-hinged arch to test static nonlinear analysis with large
axial displacements in SAP2000. A concentrated vertical downward load, P, is
applied to the center joint of the three-hinge arch. The load P is increased until
the vertical downward deflection at the center joint reaches one foot. The
resulting vertical support reaction at joint 1 is compared with independent hand
calculated results.

GEOMETRY, PROPERTIES AND LOADING

P Material Properties
E = 29,000 k/in2
Z 2 Section Properties
3'

1 3 W14X90
A = 26.5 in2
X I = 999 in4
10' 10'
Loading
20'
Increase P until downward
deflection at joint 2 is one foot

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF SAP2000 TESTED

 Static nonlinear analysis of frame structure with large axial displacements
using the SAP2000 P-Delta plus large displacements option
 Frame end releases

RESULTS COMPARISON
The independent results are calculated using basic statics.

Percent
Output Parameter SAP2000 Independent Difference
Fz (jt 1) kip 3,497 3,497 0%

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CONCLUSION
The SAP2000 results show an exact match with the independent results.

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HAND CALCULATION

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